biostudies-literatureTint SSBarts CharityChiang Mai UniversityResearch Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai Universitye70619https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12947248biostudies-literatureUnknown29(2)<h4>Background</h4>Patient-centred care is essential for managing Type 2 diabetes, as it relies on understanding patients' experiences and perspectives. However, in Thailand, no culturally adapted patient-reported experience measure (PREM) exists to capture these insights and support quality improvement in diabetes care.<h4>Objective</h4>To develop and validate a culturally adapted PREM for Thai people with Type 2 diabetes receiving primary care.<h4>Methods</h4>This mixed-methods study was conducted at Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai, from July to December 2024. Stage 1 involved drafting the initial PREM based on a prior scoping review. In Stage 2, content validity was assessed by experts, and face validity was evaluated through patient interviews. Stage 3 involved a quantitative survey of paHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policyDevelopment and Validation of a Culturally Adapted Patient-Reported Experience Measure for Diabetes Care in Thailand: Mixed-Methods Study.PMC12947248MGU05042566-094021/2567Oo MZRerkasem KBuawangpong NRawdaree PWiwatkunupakarn NAngkurawaranon CKulprachakarn KChuljerm HTint SSJiraporncharoen WO'Brien TEMathur RfalseDevelopment and Validation of a Culturally Adapted Patient-Reported Experience Measure for Diabetes Care in Thailand: Mixed-Methods Study.<h4>Background</h4>Patient-centred care is essential for managing Type 2 diabetes, as it relies on understanding patients' experiences and perspectives. However, in Thailand, no culturally adapted patient-reported experience measure (PREM) exists to capture these insights and support quality improvement in diabetes care.<h4>Objective</h4>To develop and validate a culturally adapted PREM for Thai people with Type 2 diabetes receiving primary care.<h4>Methods</h4>This mixed-methods study was conducted at Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai, from July to December 2024. Stage 1 involved drafting the initial PREM based on a prior scoping review. In Stage 2, content validity was assessed by experts, and face validity was evaluated through patient interviews. Stage 3 involved a quantitative survey of pa2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Apr2026-07-16T22:26:00.633Z2026-07-11T03:12:12.636ZS-EPMC129472484175775310.1111/hex.70619